Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA)

We are committed to sharing the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 with seniors and our community partners. We update this website, Facebook Page, Twitter, and phone line regularly. Don't forget to join our Weekly E-newsletter List (link below) for the latest news and updates.

COVID-19 Updates

MWSA remains closed during this time. While the Government of Alberta has announced a Relaunch Plan, we do not have plans to open anytime soon. We will wait for the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta to inform us when it is safe to re-open our doors. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Reminder: Continue to practice physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently! COVID-19 remains a serious, contagious virus. If you are sick and/or been traveling, please self-isolate. 

Outdoor Spaces

Starting May 22 all playgrounds, skateparks, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, disc golf, outdoor fitness parks and athletic tracks will begin re-opening for safe use. 

In all re-opened spaces, users must follow public health guidelines including: 

• Maintaining 2 metre physical distance
• Gathering in groups of 50 people or fewer 
• Only sharing common equipment with members of the same family or cohort 
• Staying home if you feel sick 
• Bringing your own hand sanitizer
• Washing and sanitizing your hands before and after using these areas

Some new guidelines will be in place: 

• Users should use local playgrounds in their neighbourhoods and sanitize their hands before and after use.
• Singles activities in tennis or pickleball courts require users to maintain 2 metres of physical distance. 
• Tennis or pickleball doubles are allowed, provided it is with members of the same household or family cohort. 
• Equipment should only be shared by members of the same household or their family cohort.
• Games on basketball and volleyball courts will only be permitted if they are with members of the same household or family cohort. These spaces are also open for casual use, for example, shooting a ball.  
• Picnic site bookings have been cancelled through June 14, 2020 but are available for casual use by groups of 50 people or fewer. A determination of picnic site booking requests beyond June 14 is under review.

COVID-19 SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL (From the Government of Alberta)

All City of Edmonton Recreation Centres and attractions are closed until further notice.

Public Gatherings

• Outside gatherings are now limited to a maximum of 50 people.
• Physical distance of two metres must remain between people from different households, and attendees must follow proper hygiene practices.
• Attendees should not share food or drinks.
• Indoor gatherings are still limited to fewer than 15 people, except when otherwise identified in public health orders such as workplaces, places of worship, and in restaurants.

Summer Homes

• Travel to summer homes, cabins, and cottages within Alberta is now permitted. Those choosing to travel within the province are reminded to consider local community guidelines and the health and safety of small communities.
• Albertans should not travel to summer homes outside the province.

Garage Sales

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, garage sales are not permitted to operate at this time, and licences are not being issued. 

Citizens who need to sell or give away items are asked to create ‘online garage sales’ through platforms like Kijiji and Facebook MarketPlace and coordinate contactless sales and pick-ups.

Mental Health

Confidential supports are available to help with mental health concerns. The Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 and the Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 are available between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Wearing Masks

Medical masks:

• include N95 masks and surgical or procedure masks
• must be kept for health care workers and people providing direct care to COVID-19 patients

Non-medical masks:

• should only be used in addition to other protective steps
• include cloth or homemade masks
• are not proven to protect the person wearing it, but may help protect others
• cover your mouth and nose to prevent respiratory droplets from contaminating other people or surfaces
• must be worn and taken on/off properly as the outside can become contaminated

Government of Alberta Public Health Orders

To protect the health and safety of Albertans, law enforcement agencies now have full authority to enforce public health orders and issue fines for violations.

• Mandatory 14-day self-isolation for returning international travellers or close contacts of people with confirmed COVID-19.
• Mandatory 10-day self-isolation for people with symptoms that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition: cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat.
• Violation of mass gathering restrictions are now legally enforceable and subject to fines.
• Facilities under this order include all nursing homes, designated supportive living and long-term care facilities, seniors lodges and any facility in which residential addiction treatment services are offered under the Mental Health Services Protection Act

Updated: May 25, 2020